Tommy Fitzsimmons Explained
Thomas Fitzsimmons (15 June 1872 – 1934) was a Scottish footballer. His regular position was as a forward. He was born in Annbank, Ayrshire. He played for Annbank (featuring for the village team at various between spells at other clubs),[1] [2] Celtic (playing a single trial match in the Scottish Football League – against Rangers),[3] St Mirren,[4] [5] Glossop North End, Fairfield Athletic, Oldham County, Wigan County and two spells at Manchester United (then known as Newton Heath).[6] His younger brother David, a half back, also played for Newton Heath, Fairfield and Wigan.[7]
In 2021, his medal from the 1893 Manchester Senior Cup, believed to be the oldest such item relating to Manchester United to have been offered for sale, was auctioned for £24,000.[8]
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Notes and References
- https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=AadEAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3bUMAAAAIBAJ&pg=3941%2C2708083 Saturday's Football. The Scottish Cup. Rangers V. Annbank.
- https://londonhearts.com/scores//images/1892/1892013021.htm Weighed In The Balance.
- https://fitbastats.com/celtic/player.php?playerid=2214 (Celtic player) Fitzsimmons, Thomas
- https://www.stmirren.info/past-saints-f Past Saints F
- A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players. John Litster. Scottish Football Historian magazine. October 2012.
- https://www.united.no/spillere/tommy-fitzsimmons/ Tommy Fitzsimmons
- https://www.united.no/spillere/david-fitzsimmons/ David Fitzsimmons
- https://www.ayradvertiser.com/news/19569096.manchester-united-winners-medal-sold-auction-24-100/ Manchester United: Winner's medal sold at auction for £24,100
